Tissues salts - The Natrium Family – Nat Sulph

Question 1

Q1: What is the primary function of Natrum Sulphuricum in the body?

Answer 1

A1: Natrum Sulphuricum acts as “The Water Eliminator,” supporting the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and colon, and helping eliminate excess water from the body.

Question 2

Q2: What environmental conditions typically worsen symptoms of a Natrum Sulphuricum deficiency?

Answer 2

A2: Symptoms are aggravated by moisture, such as humidity, damp weather, seaside mist, and moist earth.

Question 3

Q3: What are common deficiency symptoms of Natrum Sulphuricum?

Answer 3

A3: Common deficiency symptoms include foul-smelling gas, swollen feet or hands, with all symptoms worsening in humid or cold, wet environments.

Question 4

Q4: List some clinical applications of Natrum Sulphuricum.

Answer 4

A4: Natrum Sulphuricum can be used for diabetes, wheezy coughs with yellow expectoration, oedema, alcohol excess, worm infestation, urinary retention, profuse or purulent discharges, and gallstones.

Question 5

Q5: What dietary sources are high in Natrum Sulphuricum?

Answer 5

A5: Cruciferous vegetables (e.g., broccoli, cabbage), onions, leeks, beetroot and its leaves, pumpkin, green peppers, and cucumbers are high in Natrum Sulphuricum.

Question 6

Q6: Name three herbs that support Natrum Sulphuricum in the body.

Answer 6

A6: Herbs like burdock, mullein, and parsley support Natrum Sulphuricum.

Question 7

Q7: Describe a case in which Natrum Sulphuricum was prescribed for urinary retention and oedema.

Answer 7

A7: A 72-year-old man with benign prostatic hypertrophy, urinary retention, intermittent urination, and swollen ankles was prescribed Natrum Sulphuricum, 4 tablets 3 times daily.

Question 8

Q8: What improvements were noted in the case of the 72-year-old male after 3 weeks of Natrum Sulphuricum treatment?

Answer 8

A8: After 3 weeks, his urinary dribbling improved, intermittent urination virtually disappeared, and his ankle swelling and oedema also improved.

Question 9

Q9: How does Natrum Sulphuricum help with conditions like diabetes and alcohol excess?

Answer 9

A9: Natrum Sulphuricum helps regulate fluid balance and supports liver function, which can benefit conditions like diabetes and the effects of alcohol excess.

Question 10

Q10: In what cases might Natrum Sulphuricum be considered alongside Calc. sulph. and Nat. phos.?

Answer 10

A10: Natrum Sulphuricum can be considered alongside Calc. sulph. and Nat. phos. for conditions like diabetes, worm infestations, and alcohol excess.